DSLR Lessons

Two sets of DSLR lessons - one for beginners and one for intermediates - provide an in-depth introduction to any digital SLR.

  • Want to learn more about your digital SLR camera?
  • Confused by all the jargon included in your camera's manual?
  • Want to take full advantage of the features your SLR has to offer?
  • Want to see a dramatic improvement in the quality of your digital photos?
  • Want to learn how to take better photos with flash?

Then these lessons are for you!

Beginner Lessons - Camera Basics

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This series of 5 online lessons is for people just starting out with their digital SLR cameras.

These lessons are for you if you've never used an SLR before, and want to get the most out of your camera.

In these lessons, you'll learn about:

  • How to take crystal-clear photos, even in dim light
  • How to capture fast action, even when it's heading right for you
  • How to adjust your camera to get the right exposure every time
  • The most common cause of blurry photos, and how to avoid it
  • How to make your subject stand out from the background
  • How to tweak your camera's settings to capture vivid, accurate colors
  • 7 composition techniques that will instantly improve your photos
  • The most common mistake made by point-and-shoot photographers...and how you can avoid it

Learn more about the Beginner DSLR Lessons

Intermediate Lessons - Natural Light and Flash

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The second series of 5 online lessons assumes that you have a good working knowledge of your camera and its settings.

If you do, then take your knowledge to the next level and learn about how to maximize your image quality when taking photos in natural and artificial light (flash).

In these lessons, you'll learn about:

  • How to see the quality, direction and color of natural light
  • Why your camera doesn't see things the way you do
  • How the time of day dramatically affects the quality of your image
  • How to manipulate natural light to make your images pop
  • What all those numbers on your flash mean
  • The pros and cons of different types of flash
  • How to manipulate artificial light for maximum impact
  • How to blend natural and artificial light to create unique images

Learn more about the Intermediate DSLR Lessons

 
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